Testimony of Rodney

At age six, I wanted to join the church. I did not understand what was involved in making a commitment to Christ. I thought walking down the aisle and shaking hands with the preacher was what little boys were supposed to do to prove they were getting old enough to join the church. A few weeks later I was baptized. There was no change in my life. As I grew older, I began to search for something that would bring meaning to my life. I believed sports would bring meaning to my life. I found that sports made me popular in school, and it made my dad proud of me. I set a few goals in my life, believing once these were met, I would experience peace and happiness in my life. As I reached my goals, I found them to be hollow. All the world has to offer is hollow. One night in my bedroom, I was trying to understand why I was so unhappy. I had many friends. I was on the football team and dated cheerleaders. I had a good home. I had a car. I even had a church relationship.

Why was I so unhappy? Then the Holy Spirit revealed to me that I was a sinner in need of the Savior. That night I asked Jesus to come into my life and change me. For the first time in my life I experienced true peace and joy. The peace and joy that was missing in my life was no longer missing. All I could think of was God, the Creator of the universe, loved me and wanted to have a relationship with me. He also has a purpose for my life. Several years later, I felt the call of God to the ministry. When God first called, I did not understand the calling, but after a year of prayer, God helped me to understand that He was calling me into the ministry. God continues to confirm His call in my life even now, by pouring out blessings and growth.